Answer:
LM = 24.3
Explanation:
In terms of similar shapes, we know that the ratio of the value of one side to its corresponding side value is equal to another. In other words, we know that LK and HG are corresponding sides by looking at the quadrilaterals. The ratio of LK to HG is equal to the ratio of another pair of corresponding sides, such as LM and IH.
Therefore, the ratio of LK and HG (LK/HG) is equal to the ratio of LM and IH (LM/IH) . Make sure to keep the same quadrilateral's sides on top/bottom. In this example, LM and LK are on the same quadrilateral, and are therefore both on top. Similarly, IH and HG are of the same quadrilateral and are both on bottom. We can write this as
LK / HG = LM / IH
34/7 = LM / 5
Multiply both sides by 5
34*5/7 = LM
LM ≈ 24.2857
Rounding to the nearest tenth, LM = 24.3